Dairy-Free Chai Tea Latte
Cozy up with the warm, aromatic flavors of our Dairy-Free Chai Tea Latte, a delightful spin on the classic tea blend—completely dairy-free! This velvety beverage combines the boldness of black tea with enchanting spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and ginger, perfectly balanced with a touch of vanilla and the natural sweetness of maple syrup. Made with creamy almond milk, this recipe is perfect for those seeking a plant-based option without compromising on flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, this chai latte is ideal for mornings or a relaxing afternoon pick-me-up. Serve it frothy and hot to enjoy a café-style treat in the comfort of home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 2 Black tea bags
- 2 cups Almond milk (unsweetened)
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 5 Whole cloves
- 4 Cardamom pods
- 4 Black peppercorns
- 1 inch piece Fresh ginger (sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
Once boiling, add the black tea bags, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, peppercorns, and sliced ginger.
Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes to allow the spices to impart their flavors.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the tea mixture to remove the tea bags and spices.
Return the strained tea to the saucepan and stir in the almond milk.
Add the vanilla extract and maple syrup, and gently heat over low heat until warmed through, but do not boil.
Whisk the mixture briskly or use a milk frother to create some foam.
Pour the dairy-free chai tea latte into two mugs, serving promptly to enjoy it warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.2 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 390 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 1094 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 724 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
